First Baptist Belton believes in the vital ministry of The Gideons International as they distribute Bibles all over the world. We were blessed Sunday to have our own Dr. Lance Read share a few words about the ministry of the Gideons in both morning worship services.
The church then had a chance to respond in support [...]
Congratulations to our Bryan Davis.
He has been selected to receive the Legion of Honor Award presented by Texas Baptist Men for his work with Royal Ambassadors and Challengers. The award will be presented at the Bell Expo Center during the annual statewide RA/Challenger Congress on April 24.
Way to go Bryan! We are proud of you [...]
Each year we receive a Souper Bowl Offering on Big Game Sunday. Our youth hold soup bowls at the exits as we leave worship and people place money in the bowls.
This past Sunday, you gave $2,019.50. All of that goes to the Helping Hands Ministry. Thanks, church family.
Your generosity will help to feed some needy [...]
The Belton Ministerial Fellowship will host its annual Soul Feast on Tuesday, February 16, from 5 to 7 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Hall on Main Street.
Tickets for the meal consisting of beans, rice and cornbread are $4 each with a $12 maximum per immediate family. Tickets may be purchased [...]
Friends,
Our hearts are broken for our brothers and sisters in Christ at First Baptist Temple this morning. At this moment, it appears that their worship center, offices, and much of their education space is a total loss. I have spoken with the pastor, Martin Knox, and assured him of our prayers. I have offered any [...]
I want to encourage you to read through the Bible in 2010. For the past two years, we have listed suggested readings each week in the worship bulletin that would enable you to complete the Bible in one year.
For 2010, we are changing the format. I think you will find it to be exciting. The [...]
Please welcome Kim Miller as our new Preschool Assistant. Kim previously held this position, and she is now returning to the preschool ministry after serving in our Church Weekday for a while.
We appreciate the faithful service of Allison Ball who has served in this position through some critical days. Allison led us [...]
As we all know, yesterday was a dark day for our country, particularly our community and our armed forces stationed at Fort Hood. Of course, that affects many people in our church and their families. As far as we have been able to determine, all of the men and women who serve and [...]
Beverly Ulmer, the wife of our former youth minister, Dwayne Ulmer, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday after a battle with cancer. Please pray for Dwayne and their three sons, Eric, Kyle, and Kevin during this difficult time.
If you would like to attend the burial in Temple, it will be [...]
As First Baptist Belton continues to grow, additional deacons are needed to effectively serve the needs of our church family. Deacons at First Baptist serve a three year term. At the end of those three years, each deacon must take one year off before serving again. To serve as a deacon is [...]